Google Assistant is now available for iPads

Google added its Assistant to the iPhone last year, effectively giving a consolation prize to those who use both it and Apples devices. But on Tuesday, Google gave Apple users another token: Assistant on the iPad.

According to the company, Assistant on the iPad does what Assistant for the iPhone can do, which is essentially a more limited range of functions than on an Android device. But Google says it can still do things such as dim the lights, cast to your TV, text, or make video calls and set reminders.

Image: Google

Google says the benefit of Assistant on the iPad is that its adapted to a larger screen and can work in both portrait and landscape modes. Assistant also allows for multitasking, the company…